Convert gill (UK) to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Gill (Us)
1 gi (UK) = 1.20094993226967 gi
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to gi:
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 1.20094993226967 gi = 18.014248984045 gi
Gill (Uk) to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.